turn to

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to set about a task

Idioms and Phrases

Begin work, apply oneself to, as in Next he turned to cutting wood for the fire . This usage was first recorded in 1667.

Refer to, consult, as in She turned to the help-wanted ads . This usage was first recorded in 1631.

Appeal to, apply to for help, as in At a time like this one turns to one's closest friends , or We'll have to turn to the French consulate for more information . This usage was first recorded in 1821. Also see turn to good account .

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, attention will turn to trade figures for September, as India remains in talks with the U.S. over tariffs.

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Why go through the trouble of making a new friend when you can turn to digital companions embedded in apps like Instagram or X?

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But like all drugmakers regularly dealing with patent expirations, J&J has turned to a mix of in-house development and acquisitions to refill its offerings.

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IGC says that farmers turn to charcoal production as an alternate source of income when droughts occur and crops fail.

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Discovery deal, the Ellisons and RedBird may or may not turn to outside capital.

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